At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care and support to older people in their homes.
- Company: Join Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, career growth, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in your community every day.
- Qualifications: Cert III or IV in Individual Support or relevant nursing qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
At Uniting Age Well, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting Age Well provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting Age Well website - www. unitingagewell. org
About us
At Uniting Age Well, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting Age Well provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
- More information can be found on the Uniting Age Well website - www. unitingagewell. org
- Why choose Uniting Agewell
At Uniting Age Well, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in their local communities.
When you join us, you'll be supported by a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
- free on/off site parking
- Competitive Pay: Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave Loading: Extra pay while on leave
- Career Growth: Access to education, training, and career pathway opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options: Move within our Uniting Age Well network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
- Make a difference everyday
Our Support at Home Program helps older people live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
We are expanding our Home Care team and are seeking caring, reliable, and community-minded Home Care Workers to join us in the Whitehorse City area, and surrounding communities.
This is meaningful and rewarding work where you can see the positive impact you make in clients lives every day.
- Locations
- Blackburn
- Box Hill
- Burwood East
- Forest Hill
- Mitcham
- Mont Albert
- Nunawading
- Surrey Hills
- Vermont
About the role
As a Home Care Worker, you will travel between clients homes, providing personal care, social support, community access, domestic assistance and household support that helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
- Qualification required: Cert III Individual Support, Cert IV Ageing Support, or a Nursing Transcript, demonstrating completion of relevant care units
- Part Time position
- Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per fortnight
- Availability required across 3 (or more) weekdays per week during day time hours
- Travelling between clients homes within Whitehorse City, and surrounding areas
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, domestic assistance and household support tailored to each clients individual needs
- Assist clients with personal care activities, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and getting ready for the day
- Provide social support and companionship, helping clients remain connected and engaged in their community
- Support clients to access community activities, appointments, shopping, and other social outings
- Assist clients with mobility, encouraging independence while ensuring safety and dignity
- Perform a range of household duties, including cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, and general tidying
- Support clients to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment that promotes independence and wellbeing
- Build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with clients and their families through regular interactions
- Deliver services in a manner that respects each clients cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences
- Accurately maintain client records and complete required documentation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and the broader care team to achieve positive outcomes for clients
What we're looking for
We're seeking compassionate and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting older people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
You will bring
- Experience providing personal care and support to older people in a home care, aged care, disability, or community care setting (desirable)
- Experience in a home care, aged care, community care, or domestic support/cleaning role (desirable)
- A genuine commitment to providing person-centred care and supporting positive client outcomes
- An understanding of the importance of delivering high-quality services to clients and their families
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building meaningful client relationships
- A commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and comfortable home environments
- Alignment with our BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
- Mandatory requirements
Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain
- A current Victorian Driver Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Working with Children Check (Employee)
- National Police Check
- Up-to-date vaccinations in accordance with Uniting Age Well's Vaccination Policy
- Full Australian working rights
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Home Care Worker in Williamstown employer: Uniting AgeWell Limited
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and independence of older Australians, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture grounded in the BEST philosophy. With competitive above-award pay, generous salary packaging options, and extensive career development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation. Located in Mildura, staff enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages flexibility and innovation while making a meaningful impact in the community.
